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AWR-140 WMD Radiological / Nuclear Awareness Course
This course is a weapons of mass destruction (WMD) radiological/nuclear overview designed for first responders and other personnel who are likely to be the first to arrive on the scene of a radiological/nuclear incident. It focuses on the basics of radiation, possible health effects, hazard identification, and proper notification procedures. The course consists of classroom instruction. TARGET AUDIENCE / DISCIPLINE * Law Enforcement * Emergency Medical Services * Emergency Management Agency * Fire Service * Hazardous Material (HazMat) * Public Works * Governmental Administrative * Public Safety Communications * Health Care * Public Health COURSE OBJECTIVES: * To describe the radiological/nuclear threat of terrorism and its potential effects on the community * To describe the basic properties of radiation and its effects on responders in a radiological environment * To explain the health effects on the responders and victims in a radiological/nuclear
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